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The views of adolescent Anorexia Nervosa patients and their parents on clinical decision making in compulsory nasogastric feeding: an exploratory qualitative interview study

Recruiting
Conditions
Anorexia Nervosa
Eating disorder
10014067
Registration Number
NL-OMON51618
Lead Sponsor
Psychiatrie
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
16
Inclusion Criteria

In order to be eligible to participate in this study, a subject must meet all
of the following criteria:

The patient had the diagnosis Anorexia Nervosa, was under 18 years of age
during admission, compulsory NF with physical restraint were carried out during
admission, and the patient must have had a minimum of one admission with
compulsory NF to another health care facility other than the Amsterdam UMC.

Parents of patients who meet the abovementioned criteria. Parents and patients
do not necessarily need to all be related. Meaning that patients can be
included, regardless if their parents want to participate and vice versa.

Exclusion Criteria

A potential subject who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded
from participation in this study:

The patient be excluded if they are younger than 12 years of age at the
beginning of the study.

This exclusion criterion are not applicable to the parents.

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational non invasive
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<p>Explaining the decision making process surrounding compulsory NF in the view of<br /><br>patients and their parents: exploring their views on when compulsory NF is<br /><br>appropriate and when is it not, and what reasons may be to (dis)continue, as<br /><br>well as their experiences with long-term NF regarding benefits and harm.<br /><br>Also, exploring the views of patients and parents on their role and the<br /><br>involvement of the patient in the decision making process and exploring factors<br /><br>that facilitate a feeling of autonomy, potential pitfalls and subsequent ways<br /><br>for professionals to improve in this context. As well as exploring opinions on<br /><br>what may be suitable alternatives to clinical long-term compulsory NF.</p><br>
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
<p>Not applicable.</p><br>
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